Baba Jaga is an operatic trilogy, written, composed and performed by an international group of young musicians and singers. Some of them are still in training at the Conservatory of Maastricht and Freiburg, others recently graduated.

The Baba Jaga initiative stems from the need for “more opera” in the Netherlands and more opportunities for young talented musicians to showcase and develop their skills.

The young German composer Clemens K. Thomas has written a three-part libretto based on the witch “Baba Jaga” as it appears in many Russian fairy tales . Subsequently, three young composers ( Clemens K. Thomas, Jesse Passenier and Anthony Leigh Dunstan ) have set music to the three variations of the fairy tale opera and three musical conductors are allocated to the respective versions. The seven musicians and four singers are all in the final phase of their training at the conservatory of Maastricht. The stage director is accomplished director, actor, dramaturg, Tim Gladdines.

We chose for the classical form ‘Opera’ but use it in a modern way by combining different styles. We want to present a performance that reflects contemporary thoughts in an accessible and recognizable manner. Theme’s such as ‘good and bad’ and ‘ blame and punishment’ are universal but the way they are presented in our opera is modern and funny.

One of the major goals of our project is to make sure the opera is accessible to a broad public (financially and artisticly). The german text will be projected during the performance in translations in English and Dutch and before Baba Jaga starts we will give a clear explanation of the opera.

None of the participating artists will be paid for their work: All members of the Baba Jaga team participate because they are enthousiastic about the project. Since any production of this size involves extra costs that can not be supplied by the ticket sale, we want to ask for your attention and support through www.voordekunst.nl.

For a preview of Baba Jaga, her servant the raven, de young woman Oletschka and her hero Aljoschka please watch our trailer. Even better: support us through voordekunst.nl and watch one our performances soon.
Let yourself enjoy the oppurtunity to let the time stop for a moment and let yourself be fascinated by the magic of Baba Jaga!

10 euro: Eternal thank you and a Baba Jaga card signed by all 3 composers
(including shipping costs for Netherlands, Germany and Belgium)

15 euro: Eternal thank you and a Baba Jaga card signed by all 3 composers
(including shipping costs for Europe)

20 euro: a Baba Jaga card signed by all 3 composers and a ticket to visit the Opera Baba Jaga 28th or 30th March 2014 (at Maastricht) or another location ( date and time will be announced soon)
(including shipping costs for Europe)

25 euro: Live-DVD of the performance, including a ‘making-of’ video.

30 euro: A handdrawn Baba Jaga-cottage on chicken legs (illustrated by Clemens K. Thomas), signed by all 3 composers.

40 euro: A handwritten page from one of the three compositions (up to 10 times for each composer)

50 euro: VIP arrangement for 2 people to visit the Opera Baba Jaga 28th or 30th March 2014 (at Maastricht).
(Free drink before the Opera, coats taken and meet and greet with the composers after the opera).

100 euro: Sing like a hero! Luke Mitchell will coach you for 3x1 hour, face-to-face (limited to 3 people)

150 euro: Shopping In Maastricht with the strong Hero from Baba Jaga who will carry all your stuff (but won’t pay ;-) ).

250 euro: A real Witch afternoon's: drinking tea with the real Baba Jaga (singer) from the Opera and the stage director in a Witchy place in Maastricht (up to 8 people).

500 euro: A house concert: musicians (2 singers + piano) from Baba Jaga will come and play at your house!

1000 euro: One part of the opera (your choice!) will be performed by all singers and a piano – at your house!

3000 euro: The full opera – with singers, ensemble and conductors – will be performed at your house!